This is a beginner sewing class and is appropriate for anyone who can thread a machine and sew a straight seam.
Course Description: In this 3-hour class, local upcycle designer, Tori Thurman, will help you develop your machine sewing skills, learn basics of garment construction, and promote sustainability by making a pair of lightweight, comfortable wrap pants using upcycled vintage sheets.
We will be using the Kythira Wide Leg Beach Wrap Pants pattern from Mood Fabrics. These loose fitting, adjustable pants fit a wide variety of body types and sizes and the pattern is available in sizes XS-5XL. At the end of class, you'll leave with a custom-made pair of unique pants to show off, plus the confidence to create more on your own!
What’s included:
- Use of machines and all sewing supplies
- Access to our unique vintage sheet collection to use for your garment
- Small classroom setting to ask questions and get expert-led guidance
- We will provide the physical pattern in class, however, you’ll need to share your email address with Mood Fabrics prior to class for the rights to use the pattern (there’s no additional cost)
Tori’s version of the Kythira pants, using a vintage sheet from Spokane Zero Waste, was recently featured on the official Mood IG page. She also shares her creation process of the Kythira pants on her YouTube channel - The Crafty Grrl, which was recently recognized by Trending Northwest magazine as best YouTube channel.
Classes are designed for students 16 and older. Please only register if you meet this age requirement.
Price: $60
This event is at the Spokane Zero Waste studio which is next door to a Mexican restaurant in an orange building just walk up Hamilton St!
Spokane Zero Waste Cancellation Policy: To ensure our teachers are paid and their time is respected, we do not offer refunds for classes. We are a small organization supported by donations, volunteers, and grant funding. We value our teachers, their time, and the work they are doing to help shift consumption habits by teaching the skills of repair, repurposing and all manner of making. We understand that you may not be able to make it to a class. If that happens, your class fee will go to supporting our work of building the knowledge, skills, and systems for a thriving, waste-free community. Thank you!
